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<![CDATA[Ask the pastor nm - Ask The Pastor NM Blog]]>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:32:42 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[IMPARTATION]]>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:09:22 GMThttp://askthepastornm.weebly.com/ask-the-pastor-nm-blog/impartationSubject: Impartation - August 2026 NM Prayer Connect, COG, NM, El Paso, TX & SWIM (Southwest Indian Ministries) Newsletter

Romans 1
New American Standard Bible 1995
The Gospel Exalted
1 Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, 4 who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord, 5 through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for His name’s sake, 6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; 7 to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is being proclaimed throughout the whole world. 9 For God, whom I serve in my spirit in the preaching of the gospel of His Son, is my witness as to how unceasingly I make mention of you, 10 always in my prayers making request, if perhaps now at last by the will of God I may succeed in coming to you. 11 For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established; 12 that is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine.

The Apostle Peter tells us that God has given us everything we need to live our lives unto Him, yet in the above portion of Holy Script, Paul writes, under the influence of The Holy Spirit, that he wants to impart to us? Notice how these things come to be! That we would be encouraged together, as one in The Spirit & one in The LORD, each and every one of us by our faith. Jesus, being The Head Of The Church, Who still speaks to us today, according to Hebrews 1 and we, who have ears to hear what His Holy Spirit is saying to the Church today, should be hearing His Voice! Yes, there are some churches who still believe in the five-fold ministry, put into The Body Of Christ to equip the saints for service in His Kingdom, but there are also, so called churches today, who say that apostles and prophets have been done away with, although that's not what The Word Of God states in the following passage.

Ephesians 4:1-25
New American Standard Bible 1995
Unity of the Spirit
Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. 7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore it says, “When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, And He gave gifts to men.” 9 (Now this expression, “He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, so that He might fill all things.) 11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. 14 As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; 15 but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.

The Christian’s Walk
17 So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart; 19 and they, having become callous, have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness. 20 But you did not learn Christ in this way, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, 22 that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, 23 and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. 25 Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.

If we were to stop with just the above scripture, we wouldn't get the whole picture , given to the church, regarding The Body Of Christ and therefore, the so called, 'lay-people,' wouldn't be able to do our part, in order for all of us to come into the fullness of God, as stated in Paul's letter to The Church in Ephesus. Keeping this in mind, let us read on and see what other gifts, talents and abilities God has placed into His Chosen, so that we can be the salt and light of the world and dispel the darkness, with all the power and authority He has given as!

Romans 12:1-18
New American Standard Bible 1995
Dedicated Service
Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. 3 For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. 4 For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; 7 if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; 8 or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.

After being urged by The Holy Spirit to offer up ourselves 100% to God, which is our reasonable service, actually considered worship by God, mercy, respect, peace, but most of all, Love is to be shown, so remember that Jesus came to show us The Way to The Father and He Is The Way, Love never fails and Love conquers all, because Love fulfills the law and God Himself Is Love! Notice that it's not about conformity, but about transformation, which is by the faith that God has bestowed to all, because without faith it's impossible to please God. Did you know that the great men and women of faith in Hebrews 11 are incomplete without us and that God has greater things in store for us? He wants each and everyone of us to earnestly desire spiritual gifts, so let's dig a little deeper, because God does not want His Children to be unaware!

1 Corinthians 12
New American Standard Bible 1995
The Use of Spiritual Gifts

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is accursed”; and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. 6 There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. 7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills. 12 For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot says, “Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body,” it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear says, “Because I am not an eye, I am not a part of the body,” it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? 18 But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. 19 If they were all one member, where would the body be? 20 But now there are many members, but one body. 21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you”; or again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, it is much truer that the members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary; 23 and those members of the body which we deem less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor, and our less presentable members become much more presentable, 24 whereas our more presentable members have no need of it. But God has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that member which lacked, 25 so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now you are Christ’s body, and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues. 29 All are not apostles, are they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All are not workers of miracles, are they? 30 All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they? 31 But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way.

Of course the most excellent Way is Jesus, as a matter of fact and Truth, He's the only Way to The Father, so we need to pay attention to who we are, because of Who He Is and He has prepared good works for us to do, not for our salvation, which was already purchased by Jesus on The Cross Of Golgotha, but in obedience to the gift and call that is on our lives individually and corporately. Remember, one can put a thousand to flight, but two can put ten thousand to flight, so do the math, we win, because there are an estimates 2.5 to 2.66 billion confessing Christians in the world today! 31% of the population on planet earth attend church, we win and God wishes that none would perish, so we have our work cut out for us, but in order to get His results, we have to come together, as one in The Holy Spirit, with every member doing their part and as promised, we will come into His FULLNESS! If you or someone you know would like to have a prayer gathering in or around New Mexico, don't hesitate to contact me.

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]]><![CDATA[My former manner of life in judaism]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:32:29 GMThttp://askthepastornm.weebly.com/ask-the-pastor-nm-blog/my-former-manner-of-life-in-judaismSubject: "My Former Manner Of Life In Judaism" - May 2026 New Mexico Prayer Connect/PATH, NM/COG, NM - El Paso, TX & (SWIM) SW Indian Ministries Newsletter!

"My Former Manner Of Life In Judaism"
Galatians 1:13 For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it;
14 and I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries among my countrymen, being more extremely zealous for my ancestral traditions.
"In time past" or "of my earlier career" is what Paul the Apostle/Saul of Tarsus, a previous Pharisee is speaking of here, while writing under the influence of the Holy Spirit to the church/ecclesia/the called out ones in Galatia, located in modern-day Turkey. I personally could speak 'of my former manner of life,' what some would call my B.C. days, meaning: Before Christ, but I wouldn't want to throw you off track by hanging out my dirty laundry, for you might get a judgmental spirit and the word of God would say, 'Such were some of you,' so I'll spare you my past shortcomings, because now, according to scripture, I am 'a new creation in Christ/Messiah!' The bible warns us of doctrines of men and demons, but Paul wrote most of the books in the new testament and many of the doctrines of God in the body of Christ today come to us from him, so much so that Martin Luther brought a reformation to the world through Paul's writings in Romans, standing on the truth that we are saved or come to salvation "In Christ Alone!"

While writing his letter to the church in Ephesus, situated in the Central Aegean region of Turkey, where the Temple of Artemis (Known as the Artemision): One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where the Ephesians cried out for two hours, "Great is Artemis," marking a major religious uproar against Paul the Apostle's ministry, because Demetrius the Silversmith feared Paul's preaching would ruin their trade and diminish the goddess's reputation. She was not just a deity, but the central economic and religious force in the region and some scholars believe the reverence for her was transferred to the Virgin Mary, who was proclaimed Theotokos, meaning "God-bearer" or "Birth-giver to God," confirmed at the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD (this term is central to Eastern Orthodox and Catholic theology, affirming that Jesus is both fully human and fully divine). Common synonyms include "Mother of God" and Dei Genitrix. Wouldn't you like to see Christians today be as passionate for our heavenly Father?
If you have ever travelled on 'The Roman Road,' in just reading Romans 1-3, we can clearly see that both Jews & Gentiles need to be 'born-again' and come to Salvation/Yeshua/Jesus, to enter into the promised 'New & Better Covenant,' referenced in Ezekiel and Jeremiah. That being said, Saul's/Paul's 'former' life in Judaism was death to him, rubbish, he counted it all loss, since he came to intimately know his LORD/Yahweh on the road to Damascus. He was called out of darkness, into His marvelous Light and out of a religious system, into a right relationship with his Creator, Who gave him and all of His children, "The Ministry Of Reconciliation." It's his revelation in the book of Ephesians that brings us to understand God's heart for 'the One New Man,' both Jew and Gentile, One in Messiah, as prayed for by Jesus in John 17.
God's heart and my heart is for unity, His and our Oneness, so that He can & will command 'The Blessing,' according to Psalm 133, but the only Way to get there, is through obedience to His Word, perfect, acceptable will and Way! Each and every one of us must lay down our religious systems, doctrines of men and demons, die to self, come alive in Christ and walk in His Holy Spirit, bearing the good and lasting fruit that's mentioned in Galatians 5, so forgetting those things that are left behind, let us press forward to those things which are ahead of us, the great and precious promises, that are yes & amen in Jesus. The bible tells us that the great women and men of faith in Hebrews 11 are incomplete without us and that God has greater things instore for us, but this can only happen when we walk in The Light that's been given us and do our part to come into the fullness of God, His Way!
America is celebrating it's 250th year in 2026 and clearly acknowledging our Judeo/Christian foundations, so be sure to attend a National Day of Prayer gathering on the first Thursday in May. Mother's Day is May 10th and on the 17th our nation is being rededicated to God in Washington, DC! Visit https://www.10days.net to register for their free gathering in Santa Fe, NM, from the 21st-24th, which happens to be Pentecost Sunday, with Memorial Day on Monday the 25th. If you would like to have a prayer gathering in or around NM, don't hesitate to connect me!
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]]><![CDATA[CHRIST/MESSIAH/The Anointed ONE, Our PASSOVER LAMB!]]>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:59:57 GMThttp://askthepastornm.weebly.com/ask-the-pastor-nm-blog/christmessiahthe-anointed-one-our-passover-lambCHRIST/MESSIAH/The Anointed ONE, Our PASSOVER LAMB!

Leviticus 23:5 In the [a] first month, on the fourteenth day of the month [b] at twilight is the Lord’s Passover. 6 Then on the fifteenth day of the same month there is the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the Lord; for seven days you shall eat unleavened bread. 7 On the first day you shall have a holy convocation; you shall not do any laborious work. 8 But for seven days you shall present an offering by fire to the Lord. On the seventh day is a holy convocation; you shall not do any laborious work (NASB).’”
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Leviticus 23:5 I.e., Nisan = March/April
Leviticus 23:5 Lit between the two evenings.

Hopefully The SON has come to dwell in your hearts, since HIS Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday! The PASSOVER will be celebrated by most Jewish people at sundown on April 1st, then the Feast of Unleavened Bread, while most in The Church will be washing one another's feet on Maundy Thursday and remembering the ultimate sacrifice of Yeshua/Jesus/Salvation on The Cross Of Golgotha/Calvary, known to most as Good Friday. HE fulfilled the Sabbath Day, by resting in the tomb that Saturday and the Feast of First Fruits, by overcoming sin and death, being resurrected, very early, on the first day of the week!
Exodus 12:13 The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you [a] live; and when I see the blood I will pass over you, and no plague will come upon you [b] to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt (NASB).
Feast of Unleavened Bread
14 ‘Now this day shall be a memorial to you, and you shall celebrate it as a feast to the Lord; throughout your generations you are to celebrate it as [c] a permanent ordinance. 15 For seven days you shall eat unleavened bread, but on the first day you shall remove dough with yeast from your houses; for whoever eats anything with yeast from the first day until the seventh day, that [d] person shall be cut off from Israel.
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Exodus 12:13 Lit are
Exodus 12:13 Lit for destruction
Exodus 12:14 Or an eternal
Exodus 12:15 Lit soul.

Not only was there a great deliverance from bondage in Egypt, because they applied the blood of the sacrificial lamb to their doorposts, but all of the things written in The Bible are there as examples for us today. From the fall in the garden, GOD had given great and precious promises, all of which are yes and amen, because of the promise of The Father, that a Savior would be coming!
Malachi 4:5 “Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord (NASB).
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Malachi 4:5 in all English translations.
All of the Jewish Bible's types and shadows became reality, when the fullness of time had come and GOD sent HIS ONE & Only Begotten SON into the world to save sinners. John The Baptizer, coming in the spirit and power of Elijah declared, "Behold, The LAMB Of GOD, Who takes away the sins of the world!" While the Old Testament Passover Lamb would cover Israel's sins for a year, The New & Better Covenant, which went into effect at Jesus' death, according to the book of Hebrews, ushered in the expiation, the complete and total taking away of our sins, casting them into the sea of forgetfulness, as far as the east is from the west and never to be brought up again, cleansing us from all sin and unrighteousness, as if we had never sinned at all.
Luke 2:41 His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover (NASB).
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Luke 2:41 in all English translations.
John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
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John 6:4 Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near (NASB).
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John 6:4 in all English translations.
From HIS miraculous virgin birth, as prophesied by Isaiah The Prophet and others, the circumcision of HIS foreskin on the eighth day, Yeshua's bar mitzvah at age 12, at Herod's Temple in Jerusalem, becoming a son of the commandments, to keeping the feasts throughout HIS Life and fulfilling all the requirements of the 613 commandments in the law perfectly, Jesus became the perfect PASSOVER LAMB!
Luke 22:8 And so Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, so that we may eat it (NASB).”
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Matthew 26:23 And He answered, “He who dipped his hand with Me in the bowl is the one who will betray Me. 24 The Son of Man is going away just as it is written about Him; but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good [a] for that man if he had not been born.” 25 And Judas, who was betraying Him, said, “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?” Jesus *said to him, “You have said it yourself (NASB).”
The Lord’s Supper Instituted
26 Now while they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and [b] after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”
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Matthew 26:24 Lit for him if that man had not
Matthew 26:26 Lit having blessed.

John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that His hour had come that He would depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them [a] to the end. 2 And during supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him, 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had handed all things over to Him, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God, 4 *got up from supper and *laid His outer garments aside; and He took a towel and tied it around Himself (NASB).
Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet
5 Then He *poured water into the basin, and began washing the disciples’ feet and wiping them with the towel which He had tied around Himself. 6 So He *came to Simon Peter. He *said to Him, “Lord, You are washing my feet?” 7 Jesus answered and said to him, “What I am doing, you do not realize right now, but you will understand later.” 8 Peter *said to Him, “Never shall You wash my feet!” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no [b] place with Me.” 9 Simon Peter *said to Him, “Lord, then wash not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!” 10 Jesus *said to him, “He who has bathed needs only to wash his feet; otherwise he is completely clean. And you are clean—but [c] not all of you.” 11 For He knew the one who was betraying Him; it was for this reason that He said, “Not all of you are clean.”
12 Then, when He had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done for you? 13 You call Me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord’; and [d] you are correct, for so I am. 14 So if I, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I gave you an example, so that you also would do just as I did for you.
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John 13:1 Or to the uttermost; or eternally
John 13:8 Or part
John 13:10 I.e., not each one
John 13:13 Lit you say well.

1 Corinthians 11:26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes (NASB).
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The Temple was cleansed twice by JESUS in Scripture. GOD's WORD is no longer written on stone tablets, but according to Romans, upon our hearts. The SON has come to dwell, tabernacle, abide in our hearts and if you're born-again, by The Holy Spirit Of GOD, HE has given you The Mind Of CHRIST! There's nothing we can do in the flesh to redeem us, because GOD wants us to have a circumcised heart. Paul The Apostle writes, "Know ye not that you are The Temple Of GOD?" We are living stones, being built up into The Temple Of The Living GOD, The Body Of MESSIAH, The Church, HIS Bride and HE wants us to be without spot or wrinkle.
1 Corinthians 5:6 Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little [a] leaven leavens the whole lump of dough? 7 Clean out the old leaven so that you may be a new lump, just as you are in fact unleavened. For Christ our Passover also has been sacrificed. 8 Therefore let’s celebrate the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth (NASB).
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1 Corinthians 5:6 I.e., fermented dough.

Exodus 12:19 For seven days there shall be no dough with yeast found in your houses; for whoever eats anything with yeast, that [a] person shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he is a stranger or a native of the land. 20 You shall not eat anything with yeast; in all your dwellings you shall eat unleavened bread (NASB).’”
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Exodus 12:19 Lit soul.

Psalm 119:11 I have treasured Your word in my heart,
So that I may not sin against You (NASB).
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YESHUA/Jesus/Salvation Is The WORD Of GOD that became flesh and dwelt among us. HIS Mother Mary, when told that she would birth The CHRIST Child, kept and treasured these things in her heart. How about you? GOD wishes that none would perish and that all would come to repentance! Many are going the way of destruction, they're in the valley of decision, but they don't know it and they won't know it, unless somebody tells them. If you're a disciple of JESUS, you are called to make disciples. Pray for those you know that do not yet know HIM, ask them to come to Church with you. As we celebrate The Resurrection this month and count up the fifty days to Pentecost, do your part, as the book of Ephesians tells us, so we can all come into the fullness of GOD! Register today for PROJECT 2026 @ https://prayerattheheart.org and find plenty of free materials for you to share The Gospel, The Good News, at home, work, school, and play. Pray for those in government, the media, the education system, your church, family, the military, our economy and teach your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to pray the prophetic WORD Of GOD and through HIS great and precious promises that are all yes and amen In JESUS! If you or someone you know would like to hold a prayer gathering in or around New Mexico, don't hesitate to contact me.
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]]><![CDATA["STAND!"]]>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:34:14 GMThttp://askthepastornm.weebly.com/ask-the-pastor-nm-blog/standSubject: "STAND!" NM Prayer Connect Newsletter for March 2026

Stand! (Single Version)
Song by
Sly & The Family Stone
Stand, in the end, you'll still be you
One that's done all the things you set out to do
Stand, there's a cross for you to bear
Things to go through if you're goin' anywhere
Stand for the things you know are right
It's the truth that the truth makes them so uptight
Stand, all the things you want are real
You have you to complete and there is no deal
Stand, stand, stand
(Everybody, yeah)
Stand, stand, stand
Stand, you've been sitting much too long
There's a permanent crease in your right and wrong
Stand, there's a midget standing tall
And a giant beside him about to fall
Stand, stand, stand
Stand, stand, stand
Stand, they will try to make you crawl
And they know what you're sayin' makes sense at all
Stand, don't you know that you are free?
Well, at least in your mind if you want to be
Everybody
Stand, stand
Stand
Na na na na na na na na, na na
Stand
Na na na na na na na na, na na
Stand
Na na na na na na na na, na na
Stand
Na na na na na na na na, na na
Stand
Na na na na na na na na, na na
Songwriters: Sylvester Stewart. For non-commercial use only.

On May 3, 1969, the above song was introduced to the world, by Sly & The Family Stone, during the summer of love and in the year of Woodstock, but it never rang so true, as during President Trump's State of The Union speech, so let us never forget what your eyes saw and your ears heard, especially as we go to the polls in future elections! Purim starts Monday, March 2nd at sundown and continues through Tuesday, March 3rd at sundown, so if all scripture is written, as examples for us, what lessons do we have to learn from the past that will keep us in right standing with God in our present day and into our future?

Esther 5:1-9
New American Standard Bible 1995
Esther Plans a Banquet
5 Now it came about on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace in front of the king’s [a] rooms, and the king was sitting on his royal throne in the [b] throne room, opposite the entrance to the palace. 2 When the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, she obtained favor in his sight; and the king extended to Esther the golden scepter which was in his hand. So Esther came near and touched the top of the scepter. 3 Then the king said to her, “What is troubling you, Queen Esther? And what is your request? Even to half of the kingdom it shall be given to you.” 4 Esther said, “If it pleases the king, may the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him.”
5 Then the king said, “Bring Haman quickly that we may do [c] as Esther desires.” So the king and Haman came to the banquet which Esther had prepared. 6 [d] As they drank their wine at the banquet, the king said to Esther, “What is your petition, for it shall be granted to you. And what is your request? Even to half of the kingdom it shall be done.” 7 So Esther replied, “My petition and my request is: 8 if I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and do [e] what I request, may the king and Haman come to the banquet which I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do [f] as the king says.”
Haman’s Pride
9 Then Haman went out that day glad and pleased of heart; but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king’s gate and that he did not stand up or [g] tremble before him, Haman was filled with anger against Mordecai.
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Footnotes

Esther 5:1 Lit house
Esther 5:1 Lit royal house
Esther 5:5 Lit the word of Esther
Esther 5:6 Lit at the banquet of wine
Esther 5:8 Lit my request
Esther 5:8 Lit according to the word of the king
Esther 5:9 Or move for.

Queen Esther, formerly known as Myrtle, 'stood in the inner court of the king’s palace in front of the king’s [a] rooms,' The King saw her 'standing in the court' and 'she obtained favor in his sight,' but her cousin Mordecai 'did not stand up or [g] tremble before' the evil Haman, who wanted to destroy all the Jews! For most of us, we never had to make such a major decision, as either Esther or Mordecai, but in their case, it was life or death, so what would you have stood for? What are you actually standing for? Our English translations don't always capture the full meaning of the Hebrew, Greek or Aramaic original languages of the bible, but each of us have the means to find out the original meanings of any of the words in holy script, by using a Strong's Concordance. In this particular article, we're wanting to get to the original intent and meaning of the words, stand & stood: abide, arise, confirm, dwell, endure, establish, ordain, (be) present, raise up, serve, (be at a) stay (up), tarry, to rise, accomplish, be clearer, decree, get up, make good, help, (help to) lift up (again), strengthen, succeed and so much more!

Esther 8:4
New American Standard Bible 1995
4 The king extended the golden scepter to Esther. So, Esther arose and stood before the king.
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Whatever we do is do be done, as unto The LORD! We're told to arise and shine, because The King is calling us unto Himself, to be witnesses for Him, salt and light to this present world of darkness. Jesus is The True Vine, we are the branches that are told to abide in Him. The Son has come to dwell in our hearts! You and I must endure until The End, as servant leaders. We are to strengthen the things that remain, making straight The Way Of The LORD, preparing for His second coming, because it's closer now, than when we first believed! I'll leave you with a closing Word & a hymn.

1 Corinthians 10:12
New American Standard Bible 1995
12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.
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Stand up, stand up for Jesus
Stand up, stand up, for Jesus,
ye soldiers of the cross;
lift high his royal banner,
it must not suffer loss:
from victory unto victory
his army shall he lead,
till every foe is vanquished
and Christ is Lord indeed.

Stand up, stand up, for Jesus;
the trumpet call obey;
forth to the mighty conflict
in this his glorious day:
ye that are men now serve him
against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger,
and strength to strength oppose.

Stand up, stand up, for Jesus;
stand in his strength alone;
the arm of flesh will fail you,
ye dare not trust your own:
put on the Gospel armor,
and watching unto prayer,
when duty calls, or danger,
be never wanting there.

Stand up, stand up, for Jesus;
the strife will not be long:
this day, the noise of battle;
the next, the victor's song.
To him that overcometh
a crown of life shall be;
he with the King of glory
shall reign eternally.
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]]><![CDATA[Are We Through?]]>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:34:18 GMThttp://askthepastornm.weebly.com/ask-the-pastor-nm-blog/are-we-throughSubject: Are We Through? February 2026 NM Prayer Connect Newsletter!

Romans 5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, [a] we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and [b] we exult in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only this, but [c] we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us (NASB 1995).

Footnotes

1. Romans 5:1 Two early mss let’s have
2. Romans 5:2 Lit we boast; or let’s
3. Romans 5:3 Lit we also boast; or let’s also boast.

No matter who you are or where you are in this world, you're most likely going through something or thinking you're totally through altogether, but God has promised to take you through the fire and through the flood, He's refining you in His Refiner's (Holy Spirit) Fire, bringing you forth as gold, fit for The Father's good purposes, to perform the works, which He has prepared for you to do, from before the foundations of the earth were laid. Yes, like King David wrote in Psalm 23, even though we are presently walking though the valley of the shadow of death, in this present world of darkness, we should 'Fear Not,' because He is with us always and for us, He'll never leave or forsake us, no matter what things look like, we're called to walk by faith and not by sight, but there is a process, so like the above portion of Holy Script, Let Us, as God said in Genesis, Let's have Peace/Shalom with God, Our Heavenly Father, Let Us exult in The Hope, Jesus, Who will not disappoint us and Let's boast and exult in the trials and tribulations that come our way, which give us perseverance, proving and improving our character, because God's Love has been poured out and into our hearts. Now, like Paul and Jesus, you and I can be poured out, as a drink offering before God and our fellow humans, sharing the Love of God and the good news of Jesus, by the Holy Spirit to all and there's more!

Romans 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only this, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. 12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned— 13 for until the Law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law (NASB 1995).

The Bible tells us that "LIFE Is In The Blood," so we appear before God, just as if we had never sinned, justified, when we are cleansed by The Blood Of The Lamb. We are 'Saved,' brought into Salvation/Yeshua/Jesus, through the ministry of The Holy Spirit and through Jesus, we're brought into a right relationship with Our Father Who Art In Heaven, meaning we have been reconciled, which is why each and every born-again believer and follower of Christ/Messiah/The Anointed One has the full time ministry of reconciliation, to bring others into a right relationship with God The Father and our fellow humans. The Gift Of God Is Eternal LIFE, so there is now no condemnation in Christ and it's available to all, because God wishes that none would perish and that all would come unto Him and He allows us to enter into His Rest. Disobedience brings God's wrath, but obedience always brings God's blessing, a right standing relationship with Him.

Romans 5:16 The gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned; for on the one hand the judgment arose from one transgression resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand the free gift arose from many transgressions resulting in justification.
17 For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.
18 So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men.
19 For as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous (NASB 1995).

My brother-in-law used to say, "On the other hand, four fingers and a thumb..." In the book of Romans alone, Paul, under the leadership and guidance of God's Holy Spirit writes 'through' thirty-three times. The emphasis is so much more than a "Moses, Moses, Verily, Verily" or "Truely, Truely." Surely God is trying to lead and guide us into all Truth and understanding about His process of taking us from glory to glory, grace to grace and vessel to vessel. Jesus looked beyond The Cross and many of us are stuck two thousand years ago, still at the foot thereof. The Book Of Hebrews tells us that we are to enter into The Holy Of Holies, where the very Presence Of God The Father Dwells, 'through' The Rent Veil, which Is His (Jesus') Body, not by our own might or power, but "By My Holy Spirit," says The LORD/Yahweh! The Holy Spirit leads us to The Son, Who came to 'show us The Way' to The Father. Jesus exhorts us to go to The Father 'In His Name,' asking whatever we will and He will do It. Are you Asking The Father, Seeking His Will and Knocking, so that The Door will be open unto you? Remember, Jesus only said and did what The Father told Him to say and do and eventually He will lay everything at The Father's Feet. Are we in, of, by, for, 'through' and to Him? I once attended a Holy Spirit only church in NJ and there's a Jesus only church here in Rio Rancho, NM, where I live, but should we not be a full gospel church, baptizing In The Name of The Father, Son & Holy Ghost? Up to this point in your life, what has God brought you through, which you can give all glory, honor and praise about and what is He presently bringing you through, to get you where you need to be, because He's wanting to use you to further His Kingdom, here on earth, as it is in Heaven? Jesus says to you and me, "Just as The Father sent Me, so I AM sending you, GO and do likewise," so you have been called and sent, but will you say to Him, "Not my will, but Thine be done?" If you or someone you know would like to hold a prayer meeting in or around NM, don't hesitate to contact me!

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]]><![CDATA["ABBA, FATHER!"]]>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:58:04 GMThttp://askthepastornm.weebly.com/ask-the-pastor-nm-blog/abba-fatherSubject: "Abba, Father!" - January 2026 NM Prayer Connect/PATH, NM/COG, NM, El Paso, TX & Southwest Indian Ministries (SWIM) Newsletter

Only 3 times in the new testament is the word 'Abba' used for "Father," and it's in Aramaic, meaning an intimate relationship with our 'Daddy!'
Mark 14:36 And He was saying, “Abba! Father! All things are possible for You; remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will (NASB 1995).”
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Romans 8:15 For you have not received a spirit of slavery [a]leading to fear again, but you have received [b] a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father (NASB 1995)!”
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Galatians 4:6 Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father (NASB 1995)!”
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The Bible is very clear that Jesus came to show us The Way to The Father, but are we in an intimate, personal relationship with The One Who so Loves us that He gave His One & Only Begotten Son to save the world? Jesus says in John 17, "Just as The Father sent Me, so I Am sending you!" Paul the Apostle asks, "How are they going to know if we don't tell them?"
The Word, "Father" is in the scriptures more than 1,000 times, so we ought to pay attention to what The Holy Spirit is saying to The Church/Ecclesia, His 'Called Out Ones' in 2026!
It's believed by most biblical scholars that Jesus only took 15 minutes to give us what is called, 'The Sermon On The Mount,' in Matthew 5-7. Although this is basically short and sweet, He uses The Word, "Father" 17 times in this portion of Holy Script alone. I often say, when God is speaking, "Moses, Moses" or Jesus is saying, "Verily, Verily/Truely, Truely," They're trying to get our attention, like when The Bible says, "Behold," meaning look, see, fix your eyes upon this! Even Jesus says, "You will go to The Father, In My Name." I'm not trying to be dogmatic here, but I do believe that Jesus only said and did what The Father told Him to say and do, so when He tells us to "Go and do likewise," we need to take Him far more seriously, like our 'father,' Abraham, as recorded in both the old and new testament, he took God at His Word and acted upon It, because Jesus' ½ brother tells us that "Faith without works is dead." As we leave the old year behind and press on into the new, let us go boldly into our future, praying in the Prophetic Word like Daniel. Every disciple of Christ, meaning Messiah, The Anointed One, should be standing on the promises of God, knowing that they are yes and amen in Jesus! We're told that everything that can be shaken will be shaken, except for the Kingdom Of God. Paul tells us, "The Kingdom Of God Is Righteous, Peace & Joy In The Holy Spirit!" He declared that his righteousness was as filthy rags, but all believers are declared righteous, "The Righteousness Of God In Christ Jesus." You and I are ambassadors, representing Jesus everywhere we go! He Is our Shalom, peace, wholeness, fullness and blessing. The Joy Of The LORD Is our strength, The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit, according to Galatians 5 and in our weakness, God shows Himself Mighty in our midst! I anticipate great things in this new year because, "God Is Faithful, by Whom you have been called." He's The Hope that Is within the veil, The Hope Of Israel, The Hope Of the nations, The Hope Of the world and The Hope that will not disappoint us, according to His Word, Will & Way + He watches over It to perform It, so let us go boldly into our future together, knowing that He goes before us in all things, He's with us and for us, He'll never leave or forsake us, He's above you, below you, beside you, behind you and it's Christ in you, The Hope of Glory, God's manifest Presence in 2026 and in His Presence is fullness of Joy!
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]]><![CDATA[FINALLY!]]>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:31:54 GMThttp://askthepastornm.weebly.com/ask-the-pastor-nm-blog/finallySubject: "FINALLY!" December 2025 New Mexico Prayer Connect / Prayer At The Heart Of New Mexico (PATH) / COG, NM/El Paso, TX & Southwest Indian Ministries (SWIM) Newsletter

2 Corinthians 13:11 (NASB 1995) "Finally, brothers and sisters,
rejoice, mend your ways, be comforted, be like minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with
you."

As we finish off 2025 and prepare for 2026, after giving GOD Thanksgiving in November, so that we could cross the threshold of HIS Gates, we gain access into HIS Courts with Praise, for ALL that HE has done & everything HE's brought us through, as promised In Christ JESUS and look forward with great anticipation to what The LORD has in store for us at the end of December, so let us finish well, as we come to the final stretch of this year!

Paul exhorts us with his closing comments to the Churches in Corinth, Ephesus, Philippi and Thessalonica, but Peter gets the final say in the matter of these Holy Spirit Words of LIFE, as they were moved upon to write these portions of Holy Script. Notice how positive their last Words to the called-out ones, these congregations of GOD are! The Greek Words used in all of these Scripture verses for "FINALLY" in the English language are very rich and meaningful from both human authors, because they expect maximum obedience to everything written prior to their conclusion, so as to bring forth GOD's ultimate prophetic purposes to the uttermost, for complete growth to occur and HIS Good Fruit of The HOLY GHOST to come forth.

Philippians 3:1 (NASB 1995) "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you."

Like GOD's, "Moses, Moses" or JESUS', "Verily, Verily" & "Truely, Truely," the least of the Apostles, as Paul called himself, the author of the most books in the New Testament tells us, although Luke actually wrote more WORDS, "Rejoice In The LORD/YAHWEH 'ALWAYS' And 'AGAIN' I Say (In The HOLY SPIRIT) REJOICE! I'm certain plenty reading this had ups, downs, ins and outs this year, but GOD Is Working 'ALL' Things Together For Our Good, For Those Who LOVE HIM & Are Called, According To HIS Purposes (Please take the time to reread and meditate upon the explanation for 'FINALLY' above, before continuing below).

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is [a] lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, [b] dwell on these things (NASB 1995).

Footnotes
Philippians 4:8 Or lovable and gracious
Philippians 4:8 Lit ponder these things.

JESUS Is The TRUTH, everything HE said and did was Honorable & Right, HE's Pure, Lovely, Lovable, Gracious & Good, absolutely Excellent in Every 'WAY' and HE Alone Is Worthy Of ALL Praise, so we should Dwell, Ponder and "Abide In HIM," according to John 15, in order to bear, produce for HIM, Good & Lasting Fruit for HIS Kingdom Of Righteousness, Peace/Shalom & Joy In The HOLY GHOST! HE Is Due ALL Honor & Glory, so turn & fix your eyes upon JESUS, look upon HIM, because HE Is The Author & Finisher of our Faith and without Faith it's Impossible to Please GOD. Hunger and thirst for HIS Righteousness, The Living Bread Of LIFE & the wine of HIS Blood, so rivers of Living Water will flow out of you. Read The WORD daily, out loud if possible, because Faith comes by hearing and hearing by The WORD Of GOD! HE, Who has begun a good work in you will complete it. You'll be transformed by the renewing of your heart and mind.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord will [a] spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you (NASB 1995);

Footnotes
2 Thessalonians 3:1 Lit run.

PRAY continually for those in leadership, your family, friends, coworkers, schoolmates, neighbors and even your enemies, because GOD wishes that none would perish and that ALL would come to Repentance, to turn and think differently, change their minds about what they think or heard about The LORD, but that they would actually be born-again and intimately come to know HIM personally!

1 Peter 3:8 [a] To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit (NASB 1995);

Footnotes
1 Peter 3:8 Or Finally.

To wrap things up during this month of Hanukkah (Read John 10:22-23) & Christmas, I hope that the body of Christ/Messiah/The Anointed ONE, Jew & Gentile, will come together as ONE, according to JESUS' John 17 PRAYER and the book of Ephesians, because this is GOD's Heart's desire! 'Let Us' allow HIM to have HIS WAY with us, individually and corporately, in harmony, every member doing their part, for HIS Kingdom to come and HIS Will to be done on Earth, as It Is In HEAVEN. May HIS SPIRIT and the fruit thereof, as mentioned in Galatians 5, bring Peace/Shalom & Goodwill to ALL humankind. Resist the devil, submit yourself to GOD, humble yourself In HIS Sight and HE Will lift you up, seated in Heavenly Places With HIM. Be filled with The SPIRIT and serve/worship HIM wholeheartedly, trusting that HE has greater things instore for you in 2026! If you or someone you know would like to have a PRAYER gathering in or around New Mexico, don't hesitate to contact me & PRAYERFULLY consider joining us @ChristianBody.Net for the 'Transformation PRAYER Seminar,' Saturday, December 13, 9am - 12noon MT (REGISTER Today @ Transformation Prayer ) + Invite others & Spread The WORD, because it's limited to only 1,000 attendants! Be on the lookout for EVERYTHING that's coming in New Mexico in 2026, such as 21 Days of PRAYER in January, GAP-26, Moving Cloud, The Gates of Whiteclay, George Otis Jr. (Visit The Sentinel Group for more details) in February & March + Project 2026, where we're gathering 120 PRAYER Warriors in Each County and 7,000 Intercessors in Each State across America, Hoping 1 Million people will PRAY for 1 Million Souls to be saved from Resurrection Sunday to Pentecost, ushering in a true spiritual Awakening & Revival to our nation and The WORLD (See https://prayerattheheart.org to Register).

THANKS & BLESSINGS with SHALOM, Happy Hanukkah and a BLESSED Christmas to you and yours,
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]]><![CDATA["WOE!"]]>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:58:13 GMThttp://askthepastornm.weebly.com/ask-the-pastor-nm-blog/woe"WOE!" November 2025 - NM Prayer Connect/PATH, NM/COG, NM, El Paso, TX & SWIM Newsletter!

Jeremiah 23
New American Standard Bible 1995
The Coming Messiah: the Righteous Branch
23 “Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of My pasture!” declares the Lord. 2 Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel concerning the shepherds who are [a] tending My people: “You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not attended to them; behold, I am about to attend to you for the evil of your deeds,” declares the Lord. 3 “Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and bring them back to their pasture, and they will be fruitful and multiply. 4 I will also raise up shepherds over them and they will [b] tend them; and they will not be afraid any longer, nor be terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the Lord.
5 “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord,
“When I will raise up for David a righteous [c] Branch;
And He will reign as king and [d] act wisely
And do justice and righteousness in the land.
6 “In His days Judah will be saved,
And Israel will dwell securely;
And this is His name by which He will be called,
‘The Lord our righteousness.’
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Jeremiah 23:2 Lit shepherding
Jeremiah 23:4 Or shepherd
Jeremiah 23:5 Lit Sprout
Jeremiah 23:5 Or succeed.

This writing is not for the faint of heart, but for those of us in the LORD/Yahweh, like Joshua getting ready to take the land, we are told by God to take courage, so remember that we enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Although Paul the Apostle tells us to go boldly into the Holy of Holies, he also, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, commands us to examine ourselves, before entering into communion with our heavenly Father! Since all readers can confirm that we are now closer to Jesus' second coming than when we first believed, I am convinced that the time is short, so we need to be about our Father's business, because we all will give an account, as to how we conducted ourselves, regarding the call and gift upon us and the works that He has called us to do.

In the Bible, "woe" is a term that signifies grief, distress, or impending judgment. It serves as a prophetic warning, often highlighting the seriousness of sin and the consequences that follow. The Greek term for "woe" is "ouai," which conveys a sense of lamentation and is used to express a judgment against those who rebel against God.
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For those who participated in the most recent "No Kings' rallies across America and around the world, take note of the following scripture verses, because Jesus/Yeshua is the King of Kings and LORD of all, whether you like it or not! To my praying sisters and brothers, never forget that 2 Chronicles 7:14 is not just about God healing us, but healing the land, because all of creation is groaning and eagerly awaiting for the sons of God to be revealed. Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, preachers, teachers, bishops, elders, deacons and all shepherds of God's flock must take heed to the Word of God laid out before us today, because we are the ones to equip the saints for service in His kingdom of righteousness, peace/shalom and joy in the Holy Ghost!

Ecclesiastes 10:16-20
New American Standard Bible 1995
16 Woe to you, O land, whose king is a lad and whose princes [a] feast in the morning. 17 Blessed are you, O land, whose king is of nobility and whose princes eat at the appropriate time—for strength and not for drunkenness. 18 Through indolence the rafters sag, and through slackness the house leaks. 19 Men prepare a meal for enjoyment, and wine makes life merry, and money [b] is the answer to everything. 20 Furthermore, in your bedchamber do not curse a king, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse a rich man, for a bird of the heavens will carry the sound and the winged creature will make the matter known.
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Ecclesiastes 10:16 Lit eat
Ecclesiastes 10:19 Lit answers all.

Notice the three 'woes' in the following portion of Holy script, read carefully Ezekiel's two 'woes' following and brace yourself for Jesus' eight. More than God's, "Moses, Moses,"
Jesus' "Verily, verily" or "Truly, truly," understand that when God speaks once, we should all listen and properly respond, but when He doubles down, triples of magnifies His Word
eight Times, as He does in Matthew 23, the Church/His Bride, better wake up to reality! He means business.

Isa 5:20
Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;
Who [fn] substitute darkness for light and light for darkness;
Who [fn] substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!

(5:20) Literally: set.

Isaiah 33:1
New American Standard Bible 1995
The Judgment of God
33 Woe to you, O destroyer,
While you were not destroyed;
And he who is treacherous, while others did not deal treacherously with him.
As soon as you finish destroying, you will be destroyed;
As soon as you cease to deal treacherously, others will deal treacherously with you.
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Isaiah 45:9
New American Standard Bible
9 “Woe to the one who quarrels with [a] his Maker—
A piece of pottery [b] among the other earthenware pottery pieces!
Will the clay say to the [c] potter, ‘What are you doing?’
Or the thing you are making say, ‘He has no hands’?
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Isaiah 45:9 Lit He who formed him
Isaiah 45:9 Lit with
Isaiah 45:9 Lit he who formed him

Isaiah 45:9 in all English translations.

Ezekiel 16:23-29
23 "Then it came about after all your wickedness ('Woe, woe to you!' declares the Lord God),
24 that you built yourself a shrine and made yourself a high place in every square.
25 You built yourself a high place at the top of every street and made your beauty abominable, and you spread your legs to every passer-by to multiply your harlotry.
26 You also played the harlot with the Egyptians, your lustful neighbors, and multiplied your harlotry to make Me angry.
27 Behold now, I have stretched out My hand against you and diminished your rations. And I delivered you up to the desire of those who hate you, the daughters of the Philistines, who are ashamed of your lewd conduct.
28 Moreover, you played the harlot with the Assyrians because you were not satisfied; you played the harlot with them and still were not satisfied.
29 You also multiplied your harlotry with the land of merchants, Chaldea, yet even with this you were not satisfied."'"
Matthew 23:13-36
New American Standard Bible
Eight Woes
13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut the kingdom of heaven in front of people; for you do not enter it yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.[a]
15 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel around on sea and land to make one [b] proselyte; and when he becomes one, you [c] make him twice as much a son of [d] hell as yourselves.
16 “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the [e] temple, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the [f] temple is obligated.’ 17 You fools and blind men! Which is [g] more important, the gold or the [h ]temple that sanctified the gold? 18 And you say, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the [i] offering that is on it is obligated.’ 19 You blind men, which is [j]more important, the [k] offering or the altar that sanctifies the [l] offering? 20 Therefore, the one who swears by the altar, swears both by [m] the altar and by everything on it. 21 And the one who swears by the [n] temple, swears both by [o] the temple and by Him who dwells in it. 22 And the one who swears by [p] heaven, swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it.
23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and [q] cumin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the Law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others. 24 You blind guides, who [r] strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!
25 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full [s] of robbery and self-indulgence. 26 You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and of the dish, so that the [t] outside of it may also become clean.
27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness. 28 So you too, outwardly appear righteous to people, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.
29 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous, 30 and you say, ‘If we had been living in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ 31 So you testify against yourselves, that you are [u] sons of those who murdered the prophets. 32 [v] Fill up, then, the measure of the guilt of your fathers. 33 You snakes, you [w] offspring of vipers, how [x]will you escape the [y] sentence of [z] hell?
34 “Therefore, behold, I am sending you prophets and wise men and scribes; some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will flog in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city, 35 so that upon you will fall the guilt of all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the [aa] temple and the altar. 36 Truly I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation.
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Matthew 23:13 Late mss add (traditionally v 14): Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you devour widows’ houses even while for appearances’ sake you make long prayers; therefore you will receive greater condemnation (as v 14); cf. Mark 12:40; Luke 20:47
Matthew 23:15 Or convert
Matthew 23:15 I.e., doom him to hell
Matthew 23:15 Gr Gehenna
Matthew 23:16 Or sanctuary
Matthew 23:16 Or sanctuary
Matthew 23:17 Lit greater
Matthew 23:17 Or sanctuary
Matthew 23:18 Or gift
Matthew 23:19 Lit greater
Matthew 23:19 Or gift
Matthew 23:19 Or gift
Matthew 23:20 Lit it
Matthew 23:21 Or sanctuary
Matthew 23:21 Lit it
Matthew 23:22 I.e., an indirect reference to God
Matthew 23:23 Similar to caraway seeds
Matthew 23:24 Or filter out
Matthew 23:25 Or as a result of
Matthew 23:26 If the inside was ritually unclean, the entire vessel was unclean whether the outside was cleaned or not (cf. Num 19:15)
Matthew 23:31 Or descendants
Matthew 23:32 I.e., finish what they started
Matthew 23:33 Or brood
Matthew 23:33 Lit are you to escape
Matthew 23:33 Or judgment
Matthew 23:33 Gr Gehenna
Matthew 23:35 Or sanctuary.

After prayerfully reading over the above warnings from God, we must look to the future, the following Revelation of Jesus Christ. Always remember that God is Love, He wishes none would perish and all would come to repentance! His Word is to bring correction, discipline if necessary, but it's always meant to bring us to His total healing and full restoration, should we choose to accept it, but if not, judgement is coming. Sooner or later, the curtain drops, the credits roll and it's the end, when God will say, "Enough!" All indications are that Jesus is at the door, so there's no time to waste, we have a job to do, so as mentioned earlier, we have three distinct 'woes' to those who live on the earth from Isaiah the prophet in chapter five of his writings, which contain more Messianic prophecies than any other book in the Bible. As we come to a close, in Revelation 8, we see three confirming 'woes,' the remaining blasts of the trumpet, as the three angels are about to sound. In Revelation 9, the first woe is past, but we're warned once again that two woes are still coming and we're told to behold, literally meaning to fix your gaze upon and use both ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church in our day! Revelation 11 tells us the second woe is past, again to behold and the third and final woe is coming quickly. Jesus says He is coming like a thief in the night, He is coming quickly, no man knows the day or the hour, but for certain, He is coming soon! Like the sons of Issachar, Jashub, Shimron, Tola & Puah, in the books of Genesis & 1 Chronicles 7-14; each and every one of us must discern, understand the days and times we are living in and to know what we ought to do. Throughout biblical history, the tribe of Issachar is portrayed as a stabilizing force that provided crucial wisdom and counsel during periods of change and uncertainty. This wisdom made them effective leaders who could advise the nation and awaken them to freedom! Sisters & brothers, timing is everything and today we need a true spiritual awakening and revival in our city, county, state, nation and the world.

Revelation 8:13
New American Standard Bible
13 Then I looked, and I heard [a] an eagle flying in midheaven, saying with a loud voice, “Woe, woe, woe to those who live on the earth, because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels who are about to sound!”
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Revelation 8:13 Lit one eagle

Revelation 8:13 in all English translations.

Revelation 9:12
New American Standard Bible 1995
12 The first woe is past; behold, two woes are still coming after these things.
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Revelation 11:14
New American Standard Bible 1995
14 The second woe is past; behold, the third woe is coming quickly.
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Sunday, November 2, 2025 is International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church. You can find further information @ International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians - The Voice of the Martyrs and there's 24 hours of global prayer for the persecuted church @ 24 Hours of Global Prayer for Persecuted Christians | Barnabas Aid . People are dying each and every day, so let us go into all the world and bring the good news of Jesus to all nations, peoples, tribes and tongues. Please, prayerfully consider joining us, as we prepare for Project 2026 @ Project 2026 - Prayer at the Heart networking 120 praying people in each county and 7K intercessors in our state, for 1M people to be saved from April 5-May24 in America, so our nation and the world can experience an awakening and revival that will bring in the end time harvest, open the eyes of Israel and usher in the second coming of Christ/The Anointed ONE! If you or someone you know would like to have a prayer gathering in or around NM, don't hesitate to contact me.

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]]><![CDATA["The Shot Heard Around The World!"]]>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:10:54 GMThttp://askthepastornm.weebly.com/ask-the-pastor-nm-blog/the-shot-heard-around-the-world“The Shot Heard Around The World!” October 2025 NM Prayer Connect/PATH, NM/COG, NM – El Paso, TX & SWIM, South West Indian Ministries Newsletter!
While most will reflect on the start of the American Revolution in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, the actual phrase originated in the 1837 poem “Concord Hymn,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson, commemorating the events of that day, but on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 250 years afterwards, another shot rang out that will certainly change the landscape of these United States and the battle has been raging around the world ever since! Please bear, tolerate and endure with me, as I seek to enlighten you on the spiritual implications of what I believe is presently playing out in the natural realm, on earth, as it is in the heavenlies. Without stepping off into the weeds and certainly not going into numerology, I hope to give you insights into some biblical meanings in the above-mentioned numbers and those to come. From 1775 to 1837 is 62 years, so if we add 6+2=8 & from 1837 to 2025 is 188 years, so if we add 1+8+8=17, then 1+7=8, so the number 8 in the bible symbolizes ‘new beginnings, resurrection, and spiritual regeneration.’ It follows the number 7, which represents perfection and completion, signifying what comes after it and seven is exactly what you get when you take the 250 years (2+5=7) from 1775-2025 and that’s 5 jubilees! The Hebrew word for “eight” sh’moneh, comes from a root that means “to fatten,” connecting it to the idea of abundance. The number 8 often denotes something beyond the normal, such as supernatural events or acts of God’s power and in a spiritual sense, the number 8 can also represent finding a balance between the spiritual and material worlds. A sideways 8, known as the infinity symbol, signifies limitlessness, eternity, and infinite possibilities in mathematics and other fields. It symbolizes an endless loop with no beginning or end, representing concepts such as endless love, hope, loyalty, continuity, prosperity, and spiritual wholeness across various cultures and disciplines. The symbol may have been inspired by the Roman numeral 1,000 or the Greek letter omega.
Matthew 27:51 And behold, the [a] veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split (NASB).
Footnotes a) Matthew 27:51 Or curtain.
Geologists have identified a seismic event between 26-36 CE, aligning with the likely historical date of the crucifixion on April 3, 33 CE (a Friday). This quake is estimated to have been significant enough to cause the effects, though exact magnitude; described as severe (rocks split, tombs opened) is unknown due to ancient records, but are supported by geological evidence of a regional event near Jerusalem, Judea (modern Israel). Keep in mind that this is not about idolizing Charlie Kirk, in any way, shape or form, because I truly believe that he would have done nothing to glorify himself, but only point people to Jesus! On the other hand, four fingers and a thumb, as my brother-in-law used to say, his life and death have shown us some similarities with our savior, as should be the case for all followers of Christ. There was an earthquake in Utah, shortly after his death. A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck eastern Utah and the epicenter was at a shallow depth of about 6.2 miles, with reports of light shaking, but no significant damage or injuries. The proximity in timing for Kirk (same day) mirrors the immediacy in the Gospel account, but the scales have yet to have been weighed out in full.
Elisha the prophet asked for a double portion of his mentor’s anointing, so when he witnessed Elijah, being caught up to heaven in a chariot of fire, he picked up his mantle and according to the biblical accounts, Elisha performed twice as many miracles than his predecessor. Fast forward 849-900 years and Jesus comes on the scene. He told His disciples that they would do greater things than He! As a matter of fact, Hebrews 11, talking about the great women and men of faith, tells us that they are incomplete without you and me and that God has greater things in store for us. Prior to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Turning point had some 900 chapters in high schools, colleges and universities across the US, but almost immediately after his death, there were some 120,000 requests to start new chapters in America and around the world. His memorial service had some 200,000 people show up in AZ (according to police estimates) and some two hundred million views. Not only across America, but around the world, many nations had memorial services, including Australia, South Korea and the UK. Before his passing, I believed America was already in an awakening period and headed for a true spiritual revival, but since, there’s no doubt that God sent for The Comforter for all those who were mourning. One doesn’t have to go over the edge to realize that the celebration of God’s two prophets’ deaths, recorded in the book of Revelation, known as ‘Satan’s Christmas,’ is more than possible in this present world of darkness that we’re living in, although the bible tells us that Light shines best in the darkness and where sin abounds, (Holy Spirit) Grace abounds, that much more therefore, so put on the full armor of God!
A recent Barna poll shows that more Gen-Zs are attending church today than ever in our nations history, so you have to know that God is up to something, but my major concern is, if the western world church just continues to do the same old same old, instead of becoming new wineskins, for God to fill us up with his ‘New Wine,’ we’re probably going to just get the same old results. Every great awakening and revival has run down the clock, as mankind wanted their names on it, rather than giving all glory, honor and praise to God! This generation could very well be the one to make straight the way for the 2nd coming of Jesus, but only if we tread lightly, because we are presently at the feet of Jesus, on Holy ground, so pay very close attention to what His Spirit is saying to the church today and be obedient to the gift and call that He has placed upon you, like Queen Esther, ‘For such a time, as this.’ I’m writing this on the eve of the highest Holy day on the biblical calendar, Yom Kippur, The Day of Atonement, but never forget, that everything that came before Jesus, is only a type and shadow of the things to come and the law was like a schoolmaster, to take you by the hand and lead you to ‘The ONE’ that Moses, the prophets, the proverbs and all old testament scriptures are pointing to, Messiah/Christ/The Anointed ONE! Atonement would only cover your sins for a year. It was never about the blood of bulls, rams and lambs, but about the precious blood/LIFE of Yeshua/Jesus/Salvation, that takes away our sins, never to be brought up again and that’s ‘expiation,’ as if it never happened at all. That’s ‘Victory in Jesus,’ the ONE Who came to dwell, abide, tabernacle among us, so let’s continue to pray, worship and serve Him, make straight The Way of The LORD/Yahweh and usher in the second coming of The King of Kings!
If you or someone you know would like to have a prayer gathering, in or around NM, don’t hesitate to contact me! We’re presently in the process of networking 120 prayer warriors in each county (based on the 120 in the upper room) & 7,000 intercessors (based on God telling Elijah that he was not alone and that He had 7,000 followers) in our state (visit https://prayersttheheart.org for more information nationally) so invite others to join us on this journey and spread the word, because we’re praying for one million souls to receive Salvation from Resurrection to Pentecost Sunday in 2026!
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]]><![CDATA[Jeremiah - A Time to Weep!]]>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:30:41 GMThttp://askthepastornm.weebly.com/ask-the-pastor-nm-blog/jeremiah-a-time-to-weepSubject: September 2025, NM Prayer Connect/PATH, NM/COG, NM, El Paso, TX & South West Indian Ministries (SWIM) Newsletter -Ecclesiastes 3:4 A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance (NASB 1995).

Ecclesiastes 3:4 A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance (NASB 1995).

Jeremiah 13:23 “Can the Ethiopian change his skin
Or the leopard his spots?
Then you also can do good
Who are accustomed to doing evil.
24 “Therefore, I will scatter them like drifting straw
To the desert wind.
25 “This is your lot, the portion measured to you
From Me,” declares the Lord,
“Because you have forgotten Me
And trusted in falsehood (NASB 1995).

Jeremiah is known as 'the weeping prophet' and he's my hero! I can only think that Simon Marak had him in mind, when he penned the third line of the famous hymn, 'I Have Decided to Follow Jesus' in 1880:

3. Though none go with me, still I will follow;
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
No turning back, no turning back.

The words reflect Luke 9:23, emphasizing self-denial, the taking up of the cross, and daily discipleship. Imagine doing everything, just as God asked you to and then watching your whole nation go into bondage.

Isaiah 1:5 Where will you be stricken again,
As you continue in your rebellion?
The whole head is sick
And the whole heart is faint (NASB 1995).

I was raised in the church, although I was not saved until I was twenty-five years old. It never dawned on me that I was at war with God, as the bible says or that I was considered His enemy. In our fallen nature, we have a rebellious spirit, we're sick in the head and faint in heart, which is why Jesus says, "You must be born-again!"

Jeremiah 4:22 “For My people are foolish,
They know Me not;
They are stupid children
And have no understanding.
They are shrewd to do evil,
But to do good they do not know (NASB 1995).”

Paul the Apostle said, "I'll be a fool for Christ," but when God calls us foolish, stupid, without understanding and shrewd to do evil, not able to do good, we're in trouble. He also let us know that any works that we do in the flesh and not by God's Holy Spirit are as filthy rags and unprofitable. We have not only believed the lie of the deceiver, but like our father, the devil, we deceive others, speak lies and commit iniquities, having immoral or grossly unfair behavior to our family, friends, coworkers and neighbors, instead of loving our neighbor as ourselves.

Jeremiah 9:5 “Everyone deceives his neighbor
And does not speak the truth,
They have taught their tongue to speak lies;
They weary themselves committing iniquity (NASB 1995).

God continually warns us and others to do the right thing or suffer the consequences, He's no respecter of persons and will turn away from us, so we have to humble ourselves, repent, turn from our wicked ways and then He will smile upon us, forgive our sins and heal our land.

Jeremiah 18:17 ‘Like an east wind I will scatter them
Before the enemy;
I will show them My back and not My face
In the day of their calamity (NASB 1995).’”

I'm generally not a hell, fire and brimstone preacher, but people need to know that Jesus talked more about hell than Heaven! If we don't receive His forgiveness, we will die in our trespasses against Him and others, this is our portion and He has given us free will, but He clearly admonishes us to, "Choose Life!"

Psalm 11:6 Upon the wicked He will rain snares;
Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup (NASB 1995).

The following portion of Holy Script comes from the mouth of Jesus Himself and He only said and did what The Father told Him. Theologians tell us that Isaiah the prophet was sawn in two and if you've ever seen the movie, Braveheart, historians tell us that he was disemboweled. The bible says that our sin separates us from the presence of God and the only mediator between God and man is the man Christ Jesus, His is the only name under Heaven, by which we 'must be saved.'

Matthew 24:51 and will cut him in pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth (NASB 1995).

All the nations of the earth are just a one drop of water in the ocean to God, but He wishes that none would perish, and all would come to repentance. Jesus still says to us today, "Come unto Me, all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest!"

Psalm 9:17 The wicked will return to Sheol,
Even all the nations who forget God (NASB 1995).

I believe that America is in an awakening period, but the time to act is now, because we don't know how long this door of opportunity will remain open. We're encouraged in scripture to take advantage of every opportunity, so let us not forget the God of the bible, the very foundation that our nation was built upon. From the Mayflower Pact to the cross being planted on the beach in Virginia, America's destiny is calling us back to our basic Judeo/Christian beliefs and actions, to return to our first Love/God! In two separate portions of biblical text we'll read, "Forget the former things," and then, "Remember the former things." The bible never contradicts itself, but we always need to look at the biblical context, who God is speaking to, when, why, what is He really saying, where did these things take place and how do we apply these words of Life in a practical way, in this present world of darkness that we're living in?

Jeremiah 2:32 “Can a virgin forget her ornaments,
Or a bride her attire?
Yet My people have forgotten Me
Days without number (NASB 1995).

Almost everyone mentions the famous bible verse, "Forsake not the assembling of the brethren," but rarely do we hear it in its entirety, "Even more so, as you see The Day approaching." Some translations call it, 'The great and terrible day of the LORD/Yahweh!' My friends, judgement day is closer now than when we first believed. It always interested me how Jesus says, "I didn't come to condemn the word, but to save it," but He also said, "You're condemned already," but He has provided the way out, so there's no condemnation in Christ Jesus! Today, if you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.

Jeremiah 3:21 A voice is heard on the bare heights,
The weeping and the supplications of the sons of Israel;
Because they have perverted their way,
They have forgotten the Lord their God (NASB 1995).

God heard the cries of His people in Egypt and brought a great deliverance to them. The voice of One is still crying out in the wilderness, this dry and weary land, but those who have ears to hear what His Holy Spirit is saying to us in love will respond accordingly. Weeping may last for the night, but Holy Spirit joy will come, if you receive it. It's up to you and me to make straight the way of the LORD, to make the perverted/crooked ways straight and to remember the One Who made us, redeemed us and wants to call us His own. May I say a closing word to each and every one, in this time and season, from Pete Seeger and The Byrds:

To everything, turn, turn, turn
There is a season, turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under heaven

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For God's Glory Alone Ministries
We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament and New Testament are the inerrant, inspired, and infallible Word of God. God’s Word is the final authority for faith and life.
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